General News

New Interactive ITV Capabilities Between ENMU-Portales and ENMU-Roswell
is Win-Win Situation for Entire ENMU System
by Dr. Gerry Huybregts
Dean of College of Business/Director of Extended Learning

Monday, April 21 was an historic occasion for instructional television (ITV) for the Eastern New Mexico University system.

Eastern broadcast its first interactive class between Roswell and Portales. Students from Roswell and Ruidoso met in the ENMU-Roswell "send" classroom and broadcast their presentations to Portales students in the Roosevelt Hall ITV classroom. Portales students broadcast their presentations to the Roswell students. Both sets of students were able to see and hear each other, and use "PowerPoint" to assist in their presentations.

The interaction was good, although the students initially seemed a little overwhelmed/reticent.

Those owed special gratitude include the KENW folks, Jim Zupancic in particular, and the telecom folks, Rick Bresler in particular, for setting things up. Without their hard work, this would not have happened. Dr. Lee Weyant is also owed a big thanks for letting his students be used as guinea pigs.

Having this facility available will open up the options for ENMU-Portales and ENMU-Roswell. While it may initially lead to some scheduling difficulties, overcoming these minor hurdles will result in a big leap forward. It means that ENMU-Portales will be able to use resource faculty in Roswell to teach for classes in Portales. It will also mean that Portales faculty can be stationed at ENMU-Roswell and continue to teach for ENMU-Portales.

It is a win-win situation for both campuses, and an historic occasion for the entire ENMU system.
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Student Surveys Campus About Attitudes on Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana
by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services
A student at Eastern New Mexico University has conducted a survey of staff and student opinions about legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. In a topics class under Dr. Melissa Blevins, associate professor of criminal justice, Debra Simpson, a senior criminal justic major from Wichita, Kan., asked four questions:

1. Would you favor legalizing medicinal marijuana for those who have serious medical conditions such as HIV/AIDS, and cancer?

2. Would you favor legalizing medicinal marijuana for those with chronic pain, such as muscular diseases, bone ailments, etc.”

3. Would you support legalizing small amounts of marijuana for personal use for those with illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and cancer?

4. Would you support legalizing small amounts of marijuana for personal use for those without a serious medical condition? [more]
(photo by Wendel Sloan)

Work of Senior ENMU Art Students on Display Through May 10
by Dr. Haig David-West
Chair of Department of Art

An exhibition featuring the work of 10 graduating art students will be displayed at Eastern New Mexico University’s Runnels Gallery through Saturday, May 10.

The students, all expected to graduate this spring from the Department of Art, are: Sarah Boyts (Fort Worth, Texas), Jason Burns (Carlsbad, N.M.), Julie Camarata (Knoxville, Tenn.), Jeremiah Harper (Clovis, N.M.), Carmen Mitre (Artesia, N.M.), Peter Hinojos (Albuquerque, N.M.), Gina Montague (Roswell, N.M.), Johanna Rowley (Portales, N.M.), Dances Soaringsing (Ruidoso, N.M.), and Erica Scott (Portales, N.M.).

At an opening reception scheduled from 5-7 p.m., on Sunday, April 27, the students will be available to discuss their work with members of the university community and the public at large.

Runnels Gallery is located in Golden Library. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and by appointment on Saturday and Sunday. For additional information, contact Dr. Haig David-West, chair of the Department of Art, at 505.562.2778.
(photo by Haig David-West)

Department of Music Presenting 'Feel the Spirit' on April 29
by Britt Hochhausler
Communication Services

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University will present a choral concert, "Feel the Spirit," on Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building.

"Feel the Spirit" will feature the University Singers and the Chamber Singers (two student groups) with guest solos by ENMU faculty members Ms. Marsha Brandon, adjunct voice instructor, Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas, professor of voice, and Dr. David Duke, assistant professor of voice. Instrumentalists include Ms. Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, instructor of piano, on piano; Dr. Tracy Carr, assistant professor of music, on oboe; and Brandon Boerio, timpani. It will be directed by Dr. David Gerig, dean of the College of Fine Arts and professor of music. There are approximately 75 students involved in the performance.

The groups will perform three works: "Requiem," by John Rutter, "Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103," by Johannes Brahms, and "Serenade to Music," by Ralph Vaughan Williams. According to Dr. Gerig, "Requiem" is a work that combines Latin and English texts from Catholic and Anglican burial services. The result is a work that stresses hope for the living instead of wrath for sinners. "Ziguenerlieder, Op. 103" is a set of 11 gypsy-style pieces for piano and choir. Brahms chose his texts and tunes from an existing Hungarian folk collection. "Serenade to Music," extolling the virtues of music, is based on Shakespeare's play, "The Merchant of Venice."

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call Dr. Gerig at 505.562.2373.

Phi Kappa Phi Inducts Students and a Faculty Member
by Dr. Anthony Schroeder
Professor of Communication

The Eastern New Mexico University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi held their spring 2003 induction of new members on Friday, April 25 in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building Zia room. The speaker for the banquet was Dr. Wendell McKenzie from North Carolina State University. Professor McKenzie is the national president of Phi Kappa Phi.

Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes and honors excellence in all academic disciplines, started in 1897. There are nearly 300 chapters of Phi Kappa Phi on college and university campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Phi Kappa Phi has been and remains a unifying force for academic excellence on these campuses, inducting high-ranking undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni. From the original 13 members in 1897, the Society now annually confers membership on more than 30,000 persons. The new initiates, like those who preceded them, are the "best and brightest" and will greatly influence economic, political, social, and educational life in the coming decades. [more]

ENMU's Multicultural Affairs and City of Portales' Cultural Affairs Committee Continue Cinco de Mayo Activities
Friday, May 2
2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Talent Show
Becky Sharp Auditorium
5-7 p.m.
Open to students, faculty, staff and the community
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places
To sign in, call Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451 by April 28.
Come help break the piñata at 4:30 p.m. between the College of Business and the Campus Union Building.

Sponsored by: Hispanic Affairs.
For more information call 562.2451.
Thank you for your contributions: ASAB (Associated Student Activities Board), ENMU Bookstore, President's Office, City of Portales Cultural Affairs Committee, and AHORA (Association to Help Our Race Advance).

Saturday, May 3
City of Portales (Cultural Affairs Committee)
2nd Annual One-Pitch, Double-Elimination Softball and Horseshoe Tournament
City Softball Complex
9 a.m. until over
To enter, contact Veda Urioste at 356.6662, ext. 18

Sunday, May 4
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Memorial Building and City Park in Portales
1-5 p.m.
Mariachis at 1:15; fun and games all afternoon
Contact: Veda Urioste at 356.6662, ext. 18

Candid Camera

Scenes from Friday Night's Cinco de Mayo Banquet (photo by Richard Salas)

Happy 95th (this Tuesday) to Jack Williamson!

(photo by Richard Salas)

Portales High School Ballet Folklorico

(photo by Richard Salas)

Student Success: That's What It's All About!

(photo by Richard Salas)

A Star Is Born! (a little ditty about Nancy and Diana)

(photo by Ronnie Birdsong)

And this was just the recipients...

Red, White and Blue (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Patriotic Morning at ENMU-Roswell – On Friday morning, students and staff at ENMU-Roswell showed their support for the troops. To show his support, the Monday Memo editor drove all the way from Portales to take the photo.

ENMU-Portales Webmaster (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Travels to ENMU-Roswell – On Friday morning Jennifer Poyer (in middle on right), webmaster at ENMU-Portales, traveled to Roswell to participate in the discussion of proposals for webmaster services at ENMU-Roswell. Here, Jennifer evaluates a comment from (blue shirt) Art Leible, dean of Information Services at ENMU-R. Other participants were (clockwise from Art): Donna Gutierrez, Raul deLara, Jacob Puckett, (Jennifer), and Roberta Bruce. The Monday Memo editor fibbed a bit in the patriotic photo caption above when he said he drove all the way to Roswell just to take that photo – he also chauffeured Jennifer in case any participants in this discussion needed refreshments.

Scenes from Friday Night's Alumni Affairs' Official ENMU Ring Ceremony (photos by Ronnie Birdsong)

When the (practically) saints come marching in

You'll want to be in that number

Proud papa with future ring-wearer

Judge Judy: Order on the (Basketball) Court (photo by Donna Gutierrez)

One Take Is All It Took – Dr. Judy Armstrong, provost of ENMU-Roswell and starting power forward for their faculty/staff basketball team, was interviewed by (right) Sharon Bell recently for the 'Inner View' program airing Friday mornings on KBIM-TV. The show featuring Dr. Armstrong was broadcast on April 18.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters (courtesy photo)

48 Eastern Students Participated – On Wednesday, April 23, ENMU and Youth Opportunity Unlimited (YOU) recognized 48 Eastern students who participated in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) program this past year. This was a new initiative and partnership between the Office of Student Activities and Organizations and YOU. It also marked the first successful site-based BBBS program in New Mexico.

ENMU-Roswell Foundation Awards (photo by Donna Gutierrez)

Distinguished Service – (L-R) Morgan Nelson and Al Snipes were recipients of the Distinguished Service to ENMU-Roswell awards for 2003. They were honored at the Second Annual Foundation for the Future banquet held April 24 at the Roswell Country Club.

Employee Briefs

A faculty member from Eastern New Mexico University has been chosen to appear on “In the Spotlight,” an educational show broadcast out of Albuquerque. Dr. Anthony Schroeder, chair of the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences and director of ENMU debate and forensics, will evaluate a two-on-two debate between junior high school students on whether law enforcement should engage in high speed pursuits. “In the Spotlight” is a new show focusing on New Mexico education. It is broadcast twice a month on Comcast’s Education Community channel in Albuquerque. The show will be broadcast on April 30. (It will not be shown statewide.) For more information, contact Dr. Schroeder at 505.562.2114.

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, Dr. Tracy Carr and Dr. Jeanie Wozencraft-Ornellas have been invited to present a panel discussion titled "A University Music School Assessment Strategy: A Comprehensive Approach for Music Majors" at the 2003 College Music Society International Conference to be held June 19-26 in San José, Costa Rica. Dr. Dal Porto has also had a paper proposal accepted for the same conference entitled Understanding Music Through Software Sound Synthesis.